D dumbdigger Elite Member Joined Feb 20, 2013 Messages 1,392 Apr 2, 2023 #1 Think I found a farthing today. Should I clean it or just leave it. If I clean it, do you have any suggestions? Attachments 20230402_211748.jpg 126.1 KB · Views: 118 20230402_211757.jpg 109.3 KB · Views: 118
Think I found a farthing today. Should I clean it or just leave it. If I clean it, do you have any suggestions?
fullbattery Forum Supporter Joined Mar 25, 2018 Messages 313 Location NC Apr 2, 2023 #2 I'm no expert on coppers, but I don't think I'd clean it any more. Can you post a measurement of the diameter, in millimeters?
I'm no expert on coppers, but I don't think I'd clean it any more. Can you post a measurement of the diameter, in millimeters?
D dumbdigger Elite Member Joined Feb 20, 2013 Messages 1,392 Apr 2, 2023 #3 Here is a pic with a large cent Attachments 20230402_212510.jpg 104 KB · Views: 97
stetam Elite Member Joined May 20, 2018 Messages 3,279 Location Jonestown, PA Apr 3, 2023 #4 Yep, a KG III. 1770-1807. Probably won't benefit from cleaning up anymore that what you have already done. Steve
Yep, a KG III. 1770-1807. Probably won't benefit from cleaning up anymore that what you have already done. Steve
hoser Forum Supporter Joined Jan 10, 2006 Messages 9,453 Location Grayling, MI. Apr 3, 2023 #5 I agree, no more scrubbing. If you want to be able to see a little more detail rub a little olive oil on it. That helps to bring out hidden details.
I agree, no more scrubbing. If you want to be able to see a little more detail rub a little olive oil on it. That helps to bring out hidden details.
rreahard Elite Member Joined Mar 24, 2016 Messages 5,786 Location Louisiana Apr 3, 2023 #6 Very cool find! Congrats!
MasonDixonMding Elite Member Joined Oct 5, 2021 Messages 2,755 Location Maryland Apr 3, 2023 #7 Nice dig. I always first clean lightly. You can always clean more later but you can’t go back. Good job.
Nice dig. I always first clean lightly. You can always clean more later but you can’t go back. Good job.